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AeroPress Original
The most forgiving, most fun way to make a great single cup — and it's nearly indestructible.
BeginnersTravel
Bodum Researched
Chambord French Press
The classic French press — rich, full-bodied immersion coffee with no paper and minimal fuss.
Full bodyNo paper filters
8.4
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$40
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Full body
- No paper filters
- Full-bodied, oily cup
- No paper filters
Skip it if
- Sediment in the cup
- Needs a coarse, even grind
- Glass carafe is breakable
Not for you? Consider the AeroPress AeroPress Original — or see all manual brewers .
The verdict
Steep coarse grounds, press, and pour: the French press delivers a heavy, oily, full-bodied cup with zero paper filters to buy. The Chambord is the enduring design. Use a coarse grind and it's nearly foolproof; the trade-off is more sediment than a paper method.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for manual. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Cup quality8.0
Ease of use8.8
Consistency8.4
Durability7.6
Value9.2
Pros & cons
What we like
- Full-bodied, oily cup
- No paper filters
- Simple & forgiving
Watch-outs
- Sediment in the cup
- Needs a coarse, even grind
- Glass carafe is breakable
Specifications
- Method
- Immersion (press)
- Grind
- Coarse
- Capacity
- 8 cups
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